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Internship, Failure Analysis Engineer, Energy Engineering (Fall 2026)

Tesla

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Internship

Posted

5/26/2026

Compensation

$20 - $50 an hour

Undergraduate Internship
Approval 99.3%·Filings 1,102·New hires 320·
💎 Strong Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

Tesla is seeking an intern for their Energy Failure Analysis team to investigate and solve electro-mechanical and power electronics hardware issues. The role involves root-cause analysis of failed hardware, conducting experiments, and utilizing various analytical tools to improve Tesla's energy products.

Requirements

  • Currently working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field
  • Self-managed, curious, and committed to working in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient at interpreting circuit schematics and PCB layouts, and troubleshooting analog and digital circuits
  • Strong hands-on experience with electrical test equipment: power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other common lab tools
  • Experience with soldering, board rework, fabrication, assembly, and basic instrumentation is desirable
  • Willingness to learn different failure analysis techniques including 2D and 3D X-Ray, cross sectioning, SEM, and FLIR thermography
  • Familiarity with CAN communication software (PCAN Explorer/CANape) and accelerated life testing is a bonus

Responsibilities

  • Investigate electronic hardware failures in Powerwall, Megapack, and Supercharger products
  • Tear down and diagnose faulty hardware, drawing on strong hands-on experience in lab environments
  • Design and conduct experiments to replicate failures on power conversion and low voltage PCBAs
  • Develop and execute comprehensive system-level tests in response to identified issues
  • Utilize analytical tools and techniques including electrical debug, X-Ray, microscopic inspection, and functional testing

Benefits

  • Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.

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